Four the Moment
| Company type | Musical group |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1981 |
| Founder | Delvina Bernard, Kim Bernard, Jackie Barkley, Deanna Sparks |
| Headquarters | Halifax , Canada |
| Products | A cappella music |
Four the Moment was an a cappella quartet originating from Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.
The ensemble was established in 1981 by Delvina Bernard, Kim Bernard, Jackie Barkley, and Deanna Sparks specifically to perform at an anti-racism demonstration in Halifax. Their debut performance featured "Joanne Little," a piece by Sweet Honey in the Rock. Their musical selections comprised compositions by Delvina Bernard and George Elliott Clarke, centering on the narratives and experiences of Black Nova Scotian communities. Their style combined traditional a cappella with influences drawn from gospel music, blues music, and reggae. Over time, while Delvina and Kim Bernard remained consistent members, Jackie Barkley was succeeded by Andrea Currie, and Deanna Sparks was replaced first by Debby Jones and subsequently by Anne Marie Woods.
In 1988, they launched their album We're Still Standing. They also contributed to Lillian Allen's project Conditions Critical and showcased their talents at prominent Canadian events such as Expo 86 and the 1988 Winter Olympics. Throughout the 1990s, Four the Moment toured extensively before concluding their performances with a farewell tour in 2000.
The group experienced a resurgence in 2022 when Erica Meus-Saunders' documentary Music Resistance debuted at the FIN Atlantic Film Festival. This revival led to a tribute during Nova Scotia Music Week. Additionally, their album We're Still Standing was honored with the jury award for the Slaight Family Polaris Heritage Prize at the 2022 Polaris Music Prize.